Trip from El Paso, TX to Anna, TX

Drive Time

11h 23m

Distance

674.1 mi

1,085 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$103

one way

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Trip Overview

Spanning 674.1 miles across the heart of Texas, your journey from El Paso to Anna is a significant cross-state undertaking. You should plan for approximately 11 hours and 23 minutes of pure drive time, making this a challenging trek that is best tackled over two days. While the route remains within the Great Plains region, the scale of the drive demands a budget of roughly $103 for fuel. Because of the long duration, splitting the trip into two manageable segments is highly recommended to avoid driver fatigue. This is a utilitarian, long-distance route that connects the far western edge of the state to the North Texas area, requiring a steady focus on highway navigation.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

3 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

337 miles from El Paso, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 34m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is defined by its heavy reliance on major interstate arteries, with a massive 95% of your travel spent on highways. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-10 and I-20, which provide a consistent, high-speed pace as you traverse the state. Expect a significant endurance test during the longest stretch of the drive, where you will navigate 421.1 miles of continuous road on I-20. The experience is primarily a long-distance interstate grind, offering a uniform driving environment that requires patience and consistent attention to traffic flow. As you approach your destination, you will transition onto the Sam Rayburn Tollway to finalize your route into Anna.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 421.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 588.6 miles in near I 30 / West Freeway.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 674.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 588.6 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 594.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 628.2 miles (TX 121): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

588.6 mi into trip | ~9h 44m in | I 30 / West Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30 / West Freeway toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Exit 421 Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth

594.2 mi into trip | ~9h 50m in

Take the exit toward I 820 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 5B Toward I 820 North

628.2 mi into trip | ~10h 28m in | TX 121

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121 toward TX 121 North, I 635 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward TX 121 North, I 635 East

658.2 mi into trip | ~11h 1m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman

659.2 mi into trip | ~11h 3m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 20	421.1 mi	6h 59m
I 10	166.8 mi	2h 43m
Sam Rayburn Tollway	23 mi	24m
Jim Wright Freeway	12.6 mi	14m
TX 121 Express	8.9 mi	10m
Central Expressway	7.1 mi	7m
I 820 TEXpress	6.9 mi	6m
TX 121	6.8 mi	7m

Longest stretch: I 20 — 421.1 mi, about 6h 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Paso, TX and Anna, TX.

Start on North Mesa Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · North Mesa Street

Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue

0.2 mi · 26 sec · East Franklin Avenue

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Toward I 10 East

Merge onto I 10; US 180

167 mi · 2 hr 43 min · I 10; US 180

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20

421 mi · 6 hr 59 min · I 20

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30

5.6 mi · 5 min · West Freeway

Exit 421 Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 5B Toward I 820 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 820

13 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 820

0.3 mi · 18 sec · Northeast Loop

Keep slight left at fork onto I 820 TEXpress

6.9 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress

Toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas Entrance Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto TX 121 Express

8.9 mi · 10 min · TX 121 Express

Toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121

5.5 mi · 6 min · TX 121

Toward TX 121 North, I 635 East Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on SRT

3.6 mi · 3 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on TX 121

1.3 mi · 1 min · TX 121

Use the none lane.

Continue on SRT

19 mi · 20 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec

Toward US 75 North, TX 121 North, US 75 South: Sherman, Dallas Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 2 min

Toward US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 75

7.1 mi · 7 min · Central Expressway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 44 Toward TX 121 North: Bonham Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on TX 121

1.0 mi · 1 min · Sam Rayburn Highway

Toward TX 121 North: Bonham

Turn left onto TX 5

3.3 mi · 5 min · McKinney Street

Continue on TX 5

2.4 mi · 3 min · South Powell Parkway

Turn right onto FM 2862

0.2 mi · 20 sec · West 4th Street

Turn right onto South Sherley Road

35 ft · 1 sec · South Sherley Road

Arrive at destination

South Sherley Road

Trip Plan

To keep your energy levels high, plan for at least three well-timed stops throughout the 674.1-mile journey. Since this is a substantial drive, departing early in the morning on day one will help you clear the initial westward sections before the afternoon sun peaks. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, especially during that 421.1-mile stretch on I-20, and try to refuel before your tank hits the quarter-mark to ensure you aren't caught in remote segments. If you are splitting the trip into two days, look for a midpoint city that allows you to break up the mileage evenly. Always account for potential traffic fluctuations near the Sam Rayburn Tollway as you near the final leg of your trip.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 337 miles from El Paso, TX, or about 5h 34m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 421.1 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 148 miles or 2h 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 337 miles or 5h 34m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 337 miles or 5h 34m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 10h 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anna, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving El Paso, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from El Paso, TX

Aim for roughly 337 miles and 5.7 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Anna, TX

Aim for roughly 337 miles and 5.7 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 148 miles from El Paso, TX.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 421.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 337 mi from El Paso, TX · 5h 34m into the drive

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Odessa, TX

222 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Burleson, TX

445 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Burleson, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

Sweetwater, TX

337 mi · about 5.7h in

A practical overnight split lands near Sweetwater, TX after about 337 miles or 5.7 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Fort Davis, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 148 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Big Spring, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 337 miles from El Paso, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 421.1 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 337 miles or 5.7 hours on the road.

Arriving in Anna, TX

The final approach into Anna, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Anna, TX.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Anna, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$102.97 one way

$205.95 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 236 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$112.85	$225.69
premium	$4.59	$121.84	$243.68
diesel	$5.64	$149.76	$299.52

Estimated Tolls: $2.42

Sam Rayburn Tollway (23 mi) $1.85

Central Expressway (7.1 mi) $0.57

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$103

Tolls

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$235–$345

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 235.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $71 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	202.2	2	$70.78	$32.36
Efficient EV	168.5	1	$58.98	$26.96
EV Truck/SUV	269.6	3	$94.37	$43.14

Gas CO2

236 kg

EV CO2

79 kg (67% less)

Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

El Paso, TX

Afternoon in El Paso on Sunday

Local time

12:36 PM

MDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Anna, TX

Afternoon in Anna on Sunday

Local time

1:36 PM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Time zone

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

3 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

11h 23m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from El Paso, TX to Anna, TX covers 674.1 miles and takes about 11h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 20, I 10, Sam Rayburn Tollway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 337 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 337 miles from El Paso, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $102.97 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route from El Paso, TX to Anna, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from El Paso, TX to Anna, TX

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Anna, TX

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

El Paso, TX

Anna, TX

1 hour later

3 degrees warmer at arrival

11h 23m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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